Innovation Beyond Gender

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to change many parts of our lives, from healthcare to education. But AI doesn’t always work equally well for everyone. AI reflects biases that exist in society and it can make these even worse. This can lead to unfair outcomes, where certain groups of people are left out or treated unfairly. Oftentimes, those who are already disadvantaged are the most affected. Intersectional-feminist and queer approaches to AI focus on understanding and addressing these problems. They ask critical questions about whose needs are being considered, whose voices are being heard, and who might be left behind in AI design. By putting the experiences and rights of marginalized people at the centre, these approaches help us envision and build AI that works better for everyone. Although such perspectives tend to be overlooked, they offer valuable ideas for creating technology that is fair and inclusive. This session invites the audience to dive into feminist and queer approaches to AI, showcasing inspiring examples of inclusive innovation.

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